davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-06
The Inaf Man.

Reuben n. West, the oldest ex-bar-
Der of the city, and the last surviving
member of the old band Of the Rich
mond Light Infantry Blues, died at his
residence, in this city, at 8 o'clock
Yesterday evening; aged eighty-three
wears. He was native OF Fredericks-
burg, and came to Richmond about
1897. He Joined the Blues band in 1888.
He was always ON influential member,
and for q long time leader. In 1886
he established barber-shop on FH-
teenth street south Of Main, adjoining
the old custom house. and there he
served our best citizens, including
Colonel Richard o. Haskins, Thomas
U. Dudley, and similar old-time citi-
zens till their deaths. He spoke in
original and vigorous old-time English
at all times; was q man OF sturdy
convictions had the friendship OF the
best white yirginians OF his day ; frs-
quently associated his means in busi-
ness with them, and passed away finally
in friendship with all, in his own house,
and in perfect possession OF facnlties
that were never dim till death cut them
short.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-06
~ and glory. be our heritage forever thfosSf
jeens Christ cur Lord Auen-
Kaseufc Ceremony.

Hasoufc Ceremony.
Next came The ceremony OF laying
the cornerstone heretofore described), !,
and the following officers and acting
officers OF the Grand Lodge were pres
cnt and had parts in the ceremonial
Most worshipfui W. f.. Dnnkard.
Grand master; Right Worshipful
Robert T. Craigbill, deputy grand mas
ter Right Worsbipful George II. Jor-
dan. grand senior warden ; Right Wor-
shipful II. w. Flounoy, grand junior
walden: Right Worshipful W. T. Al
len. grand treasurer Right Worship
ful &. Tower, deputy grand treasu-
rer pyo> ten, Right Worshipful W. y.
Ieaacs, grand secretary; Brother W. b.
Isascs. Jr., deputy grand secretary
Worshipful w. n. Pleasants, grand
senior deacon Worshipful John b.
Moon. grand iunior deacon pro tenn ;
Worsbipful George W. Dame, grand
chaplain Worshipfnl j. A. Cosby,
grand pursuivant; Brother w. g.
Wilkinson, grand tiler.
Right Wcrshipful Charles Roome,
mast grand master of the Grand Lodge
of New York, by request performed
the duties devolving upon the Right
Worshipful Grand Master Of Virginia.
THE VOCAL MUSIC.
The ceremonies we're interspersed
with vocal music by a choir Of about
$50 voices, under the direction OF Pro-
fessor Louis Ide, organist of st. James
church. The singers were accotnpa.
MED by an organ, which Mr.. Iredell
jenkins, organist of the Second Baptls!
church. played. The first piece sung,
which was hymn to the tune OF Ba-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-06
Where Their MerI. Lies.

When anything stands q test of fifty
years among discriminating people
ike the Americans il is pretty good evil
aence that there is merit somewhere.
Such test Brandreth's Pills have
stood, and thousands of unsolicited
testimonials every year prove their
merit. The Pills are purely vegetable,
and are the result OF the highest medi-
cal and chemical skill. They have
never been known TO fail in their work !;
they have never cansed any one the
slightest inconvenience, no matter
when taken, and there is little doubt
that they have really saved thousands
of lives. The best evidence OF Their
value lies in their increasing sale.
Brandreth's Pills have truly become u
household necessity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-06

The design and plans Tor this build
ing were prepared by Z. Z Myers 4
Son, of Detroit, Mich. The style OF
the architecture is Norman-Gothic.
All exterior work will be OF stone and
iron. The cross walls will be of brick,
and there will be brick lining upon
which will be laid the plastering) TO the
granite walls. The building will be
practically fire proof. In all proba6ll-
itv il will not be finished for four or live
wears to come. At one time the city
had a bid for the construction OF the
building for little less than $500, 900.
The ground on which the building is
being erected is bounded by Broad,
Tenth, Capitol, and Eleventh streets
previously occupied by the old City
Hall. the residence Of DIR. IL. A.
Tupper, and the First Presbyterian
church.
MEASUREMENTS.
Number of feet from pinnacle oil
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-06

the tower (which is opposite Broad
street church, to the sidewalk, 200.
Number of feet from caves OF build
ing to the sidewalk at the tower cor
ner, 60. 49,,
Length Of Broad-strcet front, 179
feet y inches. ,n
Length of Tenth-street front, l4l
feet J inch. .
LOCATION OF THE CITY COURTS, &C., II
THE BUILDING.
Basement Pidn.-Police Courtroom.
Justice, and clerk President of Board
of Health, Superintendent Fire
Alarm, and Coroner
First-Floor Pton.-Superintendent
Water, Superintendent Gas, Assessor,
Police Commissioners, Chief of Police,
Mayor, Auditor, Treasurer, and Col
lector.
Second Floor PIan.-Circult Conrt-
room, Judge, Clerk, Attorney, and
Sheriff; Hastings Courtroom, Judge,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-06
The Aeademy-Tbe Bij0u opera
Company.

The New York Bijou Opera Com
pany played "The Mascotte" before q
very large audience at the Academy
last night, with the favorite, Miss Bes-
sic Grey, 'as Bettina, and good one
she made too. The cast is one OF de-
cided merit. Miss Bebe Vining as Fla
meta, Miss Agnes Hallock as Prince
Frederick, Mr.. Figman as Lorenzo, Mr..
Shackford as Pippo. and Mr.. Hageman
as Rocco were all excellent. while the
chorus is strong and pretty. Miss
vining gained particular favor with
her dancing in the third act. The en-
tire troupe is newly and handsomely
costumeG.
Governor Lee was present with his
little daughter.
At the matinee TO-DAY, as well as al
night, Mikado will be played.
There will be no matinee ETiday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-06
Tbc Paytiion Theatre.

This place OF amusement opened
Monday night, with Miaco's Humpty-
DuDpty Troupe as the attraction.
About one thousand people were
present, and fully as many witnessed
the production last evening. The per.
formance is principally, though not
strictly, pantomime; but the two aets
are interlooped with specialties, which
give the play Q variety-show SAVIOR.
The audience expressed very general
satisfaction, however, by theirapplause
and, withal, the entertainment Is more
than could be reasonably expected fol
the small admission fee charged.
Matinees and night performances
uring the entire week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-06
rhree rire.Aiarms Yesterday.

At 500 Yesterday morning the root
Of dwelling No. ga north Seventh
street caught fire from chimney-sparks.
Damage about $40.
At ii 40 A. NJ. the roof OF house
occupied by John Gray. 2609 Main
street. caught fire, and about $50 worth
Of damage was done before the flames
were extinguished.
At7:35 a lamp exploded on Fourth
street between Duval and Baker, but
no serious damage resulted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-06
vr.r an sn.sa,c, yu,I., W. r.

Charles E. Wren, the carpenter who
uncerehoniously left here some time
ego, taking his tool-chest with him,
las written to his attorney from Spo-
| ane Falls. Washington Territory,
where he now is, saying that he will
cone back to his wife and home a.
so,n as he gathers together sufficient
funds. He says the reason he left here
is because he was annoyed by his i'm
recunious condition, aud besides his
mind was wandering and he hardly
knew what he did.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-06

lerma, followed the prayer by Grand
Chaplain Zane:
"To Heavens high Architect all praise,
All gratitude be giyep," &c.
The next selection was sung as the
tox was placed in the receptacle in the
stone prepared for its reception. 1t
was TO the tune of "America
Father OF love aud might,
send forth Thy holy light
On Us 10 shine.
After the Grand Master had examined
tbe foundation stone, which he report
cd true and trusty, and duly laid, the
choir again rose and sang to the tune oil
Lyons
o. praise ye the Lord. prepare your giad voice
lis praiso Ia the great Assembly 10 sing.
The last hymn wes divided into three
sinnzas, and sung at stated intervals
in the ceremony OF pouring the corn
and vine and oil. The tune was He
bron and the words were
When once Of old In Israel
Our early brethren wrought with toll.
The chorus, which was largely COM
posed of young ladies from the differ
ent city choirs, sang well. The volume
was as full as could have been expected
in such wind as was blowing, and the
several hymns were rendered with
proper regard for time and harmony.
The Grafton.
The cornerstone having been laid
and the working-tools turned over to
Colonel w. f. Cutshaw. the City En-
pineer, Colonel l.. l.. Bass, president
of the Board OF Aldermen Tin the alb
sence of Mayor w. G.. Carrington), in
troduced as the orator OF the day the
Hon. Beverley r. Wellford, Judge OF
the Circuit Courts Of Richmond and
Henrico.
Judge Wexford said
quarter OF a century has not lost itself In
The past since the eyea OF the whole civilized
world were fastened upon this city. An army
Of more than one hundred thousand men 81,
viii out her gates within sight Of her iaperins
spires Behind IL, with unobstructed access 10
he ocean, was base Of supplies OF oil the
machinery and material Of offensive war, from
which the exhaustion OF Its ranks from the
rayaees Of death and disease could be inde-
nnltely supplemented by fresh recruits;
Before Il and between this city and its be-
siegers lay a defending army, worn and wasted
In The unequal struggle, vastly inferior tn IL
numerical strength, depleted day by day BY the
casualties OF war, fearful at best, but enhanced
| food and Of clothing. II behind the historic
| lines OF CORES Vedfhs the defenders Of Lisbon
| had faced half such an unequal odds, with
| their back to an exhausted country and the be-
| siegiDg force with their back to an open sea
| aud an inexhaustible tass OF supplied the star
1 cf flIf n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-06

Clerk. and Attorney Chancery Court
com, Judge, Clerk, Attorney, and re-
ord-Iooms.
fhird-Floor P,0n.-Council cham
Der. Clerk of Council, Sergeant-at-
AIMS, committee. rooms, City Attor-
ney, President OF Council, City Engi-
neer, and imy'rcoms.
FCurth-F1OOr Plan.-School Board
md rooms for the Fire-Alarm Depart
ment.
THE oFFICRBs IN CHARGE.
City Council Committee on Grounds
inC buildings Thomas n. Kendlei
'chairman), w. G. Ammons, Lewis d.
Crenshaw, Jr., Andrew Pizzini, Jr.i
ind Evan Snead.
W. L. Cutsbaw, City Engineer, ii
barge.
Reuben Sberrefis, Assisiant, &c.
James Netherwcod, foreman stone
work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-06
rorHEn LOCAL on THIRD PAGE. ]

Since the "Tea at the Exchange for
Woman's Work, 800 east franklin
street, the rooms have been visited by
a large number Of strangers and others,
who have been greatly pleased with the
variety and beauty of the Easter novel
ties, az well as with the delicacies for
the table and for the sick.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-06

This allndes not alone to the hand
some store we now occupy, but the line
Of Shoes we have ia stock as well.
We invite our friends to call aud ex-
anime the various styles OF Shoes and
Slippers as well as Trunks, Satchels,
and Talises we have to ofer. And an
other fact which may not he uninterest-
ing is that we have moved the remain
der Of our stock to the second floor oI
our new building. and will sell II a.
Leretofore-regardless Of cost or value.
HEALER * Co,
3l7 Broad street.
t third door above Fourth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-06
COUNTY POLITICS.
uxY1rHa OF THE HxHRIcc nxIuSIi
CAN coIvHHTI0n.
The Party-nsa split and Pat I've ssps'
rate Tickets In the
Field, %.

A convention OF twelve delegates
from each Of tho four districts OF Hen
rico county was held at the county
court house yesterday for the purpose
of nominating a Republican ticket OF
county officers to be voted for in the
sprinr election. The caucusing, which
begun Monday evening and lasted all
through the night, continued until ~
o'clock noon, when the convention as
sembled. The doors were locked, and
most of those who would have been in
terested spectators were left on the out
side. Forty-four Of the delegates were
colored.
On motion Of Mr. ]. ". Southwark,
Randall Burrell. (colored) was made
temporary chairman, who, after return
ing thanks, appointed Committee on
Credentials. While this committee was
out Michel, the editor OF the Planet,
who is under indictment for libellous
publication, entertained the convention
with harsngue, in which he de-
nounced the press Of the city and the
Democratic party in very severe Ian
guege.
The Credentials Committee reported
adversely on the claims OF the contests
ants from Brookland district.
THEY BOLT.
The convention then proceeded, amid
great confusion, TO make nominations.
William H. Beveridge, candidate for
Commonwealth attorney; William
TAYLOR for treasurer, and Joseph G.
| Redwood for commissioner Of the reve-
nue. in the lower district, declined to
submit their names to the convention.
The convention then nominated the
following ticket For Commonwealth's.
| Attorney, George w. Thomas, present
incumbent; Treasurer, George 4. An.
derson Clerk of the County Court,
Samuel p. Waddill, present incumbent
| Clerk of the Circuit Court, w. s. Lsake
| Commissioner of the Revenue for the
lower district, Ennis Dickinson (col
oreD; Upper district, Jacob +. Shaw
(white).
Speeches were made by Judge Ed
mund Waddill, Jr., and others, In
cluding Messrs. Beveridge and Taylor
whoannounced themselves Independent
candidates, after which the convention
Adjourned.
FusIoN TICKET.
Immediately q mass-meeting wa'
held lust across the street, with abou
$50 persons present. BY this body th'
following "fusion" ticket was nomi
mated TO be placed in the field Fo
Commonwealth's Attorney, William IL
Peveridge Treasurer, William Taylor
Clerk of the County Court, Samuel Z
| Waddill Clerk OF the Circuit Court
[ George w. Garter, present incumbent
Commissioner of Revenue for the uppe
district, Robert II. Crouch.
The nomination of commissioner o
revenue for the lower district was post
poned until next Saturday, when
mass-meeting will be held at the count
court house for the purpose OF ratify
ING this fusion ticket.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-06
Tbas Dread Disease

that is the bane OF the existence of 10
many persons-iSick- Heafdchc--ctircd
almost instantly by taking Dr.. David's
Vegetable Liver Pills. They cure Bill
iousness, Costiveness, and Torpidity Of
the Liver, and no family ought 10 be
without box Of them. Only 25cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-06
Money, Money. on Richmond Real

$1,000 at 6 per cent. three years
IS, 400 at 6 per ent.-three years.
Also, smaller amounts.
We have the above amounts to lend
on good Richmond city real estate.
Charges moderate.
FRANK ID. HUI & CO.,
Real Estate Brokers,
No. 6 north Eleventh. street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-06
Tennis Courts FURNISHED. /.

Tennis Rackets, Balls, Nets, etc.
Peck Il Snyder's "Fnnklin Racket.
ALEX. X. ScHAAi''s, 6i7 east Broad
street. Restringing a speciality.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-06

Judge Hughes arrived in the city
Yesterday morning, and heard several
Eases. none OF them OF any special in-
t4rest. judge Bond had not arrived in
he afternoon. but Is expected to-day
or tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-06

cAsEILs DEsnFEKs tsaiicyisssd, vhissns
and preserves the teetb--sac. and 81; krJ.AN-
DINE MourR-wAsn &C, sweetsns the breath
and prevents decay. X. q. CABsLf, Jf..
Aposhscary. Third aud Main streets
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-06

1t will be TO the !pterests OF oapi-
talsts and those having money 70 IN
vest 10 communicate with N. 3. Hasd-
son, Real Estate and Financial Agent,
Duluth. MINI.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-06

Death Of Major Dnvfd ~ CePs<S'
Major Carter died on yesterday morn
ing at Mrs. Stacy's, corner OF Eighth
and Franklin streets. He was born In
the county Of Rockbridga, and lived
some time in the county OF Roanoke.
He was on the staff Of Confederate
general during the war. Before the
war he was clerk OF committee OF
the House Of Delegates, at the nme
time that j. Bell Bigger. the present
Clerk of the House of Delegates, wss
also committee clerk. He resigned his
position and was appointed a clerk in
the House OF Representatives. When
Mr.. Bigger was elected Clerk OF the
House in 1866 he appointed Major
Carter one Of his assistants. He has
been connected with the House OF
Delegates IN an official capacity ever
since. Major Carter was a gentleman
OF excellent sense and good Judgment
very convenant with Legislative mat
tiers. and a parliamentarisn OF high
reputation. Mr.. Bigger. together with
the committee OF which he was clerk
and the whole General Assembly, will
miss his useful knowledge, and II will
be hard to fill his place. II will take
years of study and application for any
one TO become as efficient as he Was.
Major Carter's funeral will take place
this afternoon at 4 o'clock, from Mrs.
Stacy's.
RESOLUTIONS or REaREr.
At meeting OF the clerks OF COM
mittees Of The House Of Delegates
held on yesterday in the Office OF the
Clerk, the following resolutions were
presented by the Clerk Of the House
and unanimously agreed to:
| Whereas death has claimed a. lts own Major
| David A. Carter, one of our number, we how
| With humble submIssion 20 tAls dspensalion OF
| Providence and awnit our summons with that
| calmness with which he answered his.
Rssoirsd, That his great usefulness In his of'i-
| cial character and his easy aud unobtrusise de-
1 meanor arc worthy Of emulation.
| Resolved. That a. mark OF erteem We viii at
tend his funeral In q body.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-06

Julien Binford, successor to W, ID.
Blair & Co., wishes TO see his friends
at his new store. la02 cast Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-06

orrrxsuRx IIrBiA AND aAexEsfA Wilma
cures all kicnsy disessss, slyspepsia, piles, en-
rsirs,ion. &c. ScuUE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-06

soxErHxe that no other rconfectioner has can
10 found al PIxznrs NEW sroxE, 100 est
groad street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-06

Uss cApElIs sALicyLATsp DssrfsuscK ard
5,uLAsptxE MOUTH WASH Highly endor71d.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-06

AT PIxxSrs you VIII nnd-cAspv. sems-
thIrg new and nice. caii fos IL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-06

pnzSr has sis-clspr. can and g. : boz.
II % delicious.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-06


minutes passing the Dispatch Office,
and was in the order following:
Platoon of forty police under COM
mand of Captain Charles FL. Epps, as
sisted by Sergeant George II. Mat
tbews.
Marshal and Chief of staff, with the
staff four abreast.
Brigade staff, consisting of Lieuten-
ant Colonel 10. Lane Stern, Major w.
NJ Evans, and Major j. II. Dinneen.
Major w. E. Simons, Of the First bat
talon of artillery, with his staff, COM
posed of Captain Phillips, Sergeant
Posber Lieutenant Patterson, and
Lieutenant Turner, and Major Allen,
of the First cavalry battalion, and Cap
tain Patterson, adiutant OF the bat
talon. all served with the brigade stall.
General Anderson being absent from
town. Colonel NJ. i. Spotswood COM
manded the staff.
The Lee-C Camp Drum Corps followed,
| with the Confederate Veterans under
Major Thomas 4. Brander.
The Regimental Drum Corps, irving
Carrington, Esq, drum MAJOR, pre-
ceded the First Virginia regiment,
which was commanded by Major j. V.
Bidgood.
The two colored military companies
OF the First brigade (which were COM
nlimented all along the route for their
soldjerly bearing) were preceded by
four colored marshals lmounteD and
the colored drum corps with their ceie-
brated major, who wields his baton
with such agility.
The Howitzers, under Captain Lor-
rainc, carried four pieces OF artillery
with thirty-six men.
The Stuart Horse Guards, which pre-
scnted very attractive appearance,
were commanded by Captain Dean.
The first carriage contained Rev. DR..
Yoge Hon. Beverley h. Wexford, Jr.,
| MIR Bethel (president of the Common
Councin. and Mr.. Lucien Il. Bass
| (pre sident of the Board of Aldermen).
The carriages with members OF the
CITY Council were driven two abreast.
| The City Hall officers and employee
some of them, at least-were on foot
lust after the carriages.
THE ELKs.
Richmond Lodge, OF the Benevolent
| and Protective Order of Elks-Ioseph
| w. Laube, Esq, in charge-came next,
and attracted as much attention as any
other feature of the parade. They
were about sixty strong, marched four
abreast. wore silk hats, carried light
walking-canes, and the majority OF them
wore FRINGE albert suits. They were
very much complimented on their
handsome and imposing appearance.
richmond Division OF the National
| Union Of Granite Cutters, commanded
| bv John A. Healey, with Charles Kelly
~ w assistant, were ont in full strength,
and we're q very substantial body Of
men wen worthy to represent their
trade.
THE MASONIC COLUMN.
! yoelker's Band came next, and to the
;ospiring strains OF it's music marched
the Richmond Light Infantry Blues-
rastain Sol. Cutchins-wbo were Ten
desed as special escort to che Masonic
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-04-06
DOM, Tlr JAT Begun.

DONF, YEi MST Begun.
Cornerstone Of the City Hall Laid
Yesterday Afternoon.
VERY PRETTY PARADE.
Handsome and Imposing Street
Procession.
eFfkT CROWDS TO WITNESS 1T.
A Geaeral Holiday and Day to be
Remembered.
MASONIC CEREMONY Y.
The Grand Lodge Of Virginia Of
fiate On the Occasion.
GRAFTON BY hon. BEVERLEY R. WELLPORD
Hisionc Richmond Her Glonous Past,
Her Promising Future.
AFRICAN SLAVERY.
The Truth About Il in the Light Of
lodisputabIe Records.
THE DAYS INCIDENTS.
Notes and Observations by the Dispatch
Reporters, &c, &c, &c.